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FWW 714M

1973 Rolls Royce Saloon

Bronze Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,931 mi
Last recorded94,931 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 1973 Rolls Royce Saloon47,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWW 714M
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSaloon
Year1973
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 94,931 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 94,748 miles

both rear lower quarter panels corroding

offside outer sill corroding

Pass 12 Aug 2016 94,647 miles

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2015 94,540 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 94,463 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 94,364 miles

Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 94,145 miles

Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 93,880 miles

o/s/f outer sill corroded,sills in general getting weak

Fail 5 Jul 2011 93,880 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f outer sill corroded,sills in general getting weak

Pass 8 Jun 2010 93,544 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 93,304 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 93,298 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 92,947 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 92,646 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Saloon?

Based on 1,328 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
339
Miles/Year
93
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 48
parking brake recording little or no effort 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18
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FWW 714M is a 1973 Rolls Royce Saloon in Bronze with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1973 Rolls Royce Saloon models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 47,588 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Saloon fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FWW 714M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Saloon typically stays on UK roads for around 93 years. At 53 years old, this Rolls Royce Saloon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FWW 714M registered?

FWW 714M is a 1973 Rolls Royce Saloon, first registered on 21 September 1973.

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